UEFA Defends Decision on Controversial Scotland Penalty Call

Referees chief Rosetti clarifies VAR's stance on Armstrong incident in Euro 2024 match against Hungary

Scotland's manager Steve Clarke criticized the decision, calling it a clear penalty.
UEFA's Roberto Rosetti stated that Armstrong initiated contact with Hungary's Willi Orban.
VAR reviewed the incident and found no grounds for an on-field review by the referee.
Rosetti also supported decisions in other controversial matches, ensuring transparency.
New directives limiting player interactions with referees have been positively received.